by sarahheyworth | Jan 20, 2013 | General News
When artists on the Crafted Space weekend made a water -powered xylophone in our stream at Graig Wen it wasn’t really expected to last more than a few weeks. That was a couple of summers ago and there it still is. It does take a bit of a beating as the stream...
by sarahheyworth | Dec 19, 2011 | Adventures and Attractions, General News
On Saturday the Mawddach rowing club, of which I am their newest member, took part in the Great London River Race. The race is 21 miles long from the Isle of Dogs through central London to finish in Richmond. If you are into rowing this is the race to be in. The race...
by sarahheyworth | Nov 27, 2011 | Adventures and Attractions, General News
There’s a magical garden up a little visited valley about half an hour from The Slate Shed B & B at Graig Wen. Plas Brondanw was the home of Clough Williams-Ellis, architect errant of the more famous Portmeirion. But if you want to experience his special...
by sarahheyworth | Aug 29, 2011 | General News
Thanks to everyone who supported our cake and tea stall on the Mawddach Trail on Bank Holiday Sunday. We raised £150 for MacMillan Cancer Support. Graig Wen Volunteer Jenny whipped up some fairy cakes and John made his signature chocolate brownies. The “cake...
by sarahheyworth | Aug 21, 2011 | General News
by sarahheyworth | Jul 30, 2011 | General News
I turned round yesterday and found a small child in bed with the dog and then a gentleman came in and kindly offered me a cucumber. Welcome to the school holidays….